Old 10-08-15 | 01:00 PM
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Inpd
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What is the major driver of frame cost? R&D or Manufacturing Cost

Hi,

I've always been curious why those $3000 frames cost $3000. Is it *mainly* due to the large cost of R&D to work out the exact geometry and tube thickness that gives a good ride or is it *mainly* due to the manufacturing cost since air cooled, triple butted frames are much more expensive to make.


Thanks!
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